This section covers the business side of the luxury industries, looking at style in its business context and analysing trends in people’s consumer and lifestyle habits.
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From peridot to topaz and garnets, vibrant stones are commanding increasingly higher prices
Hand weaving, the use of beads and non-precious metals are among the traditional crafts that add another dimension to contemporary pieces
Artefacts and techniques from antiquity to the Renaissance and Asian empires continue to inspire designers
Less expensive items have long been seen as a means of cultivating customers while maintaining brand prestige
Houses such as Asprey are maintaining their storied history with small teams of artisans and apprentices out of sight of the public
For more than 40 years, Galerie Marzee in the Netherlands has shaped the market and acted as a repository for remarkable pieces
Interest in ancient mythology is attracting buyers and spurring designers to produce pieces with a contemporary twist
The material’s durability, versatility and precision are making pieces increasingly desirable among collectors
The River Café chef loves the irreverent, owning many bold pieces, but also highly personal ones that bring back family memories
An exhibition of pieces from Picasso to Warhol seeks to change perceptions of their status in creators’ bodies of work
The watchmaker has doubled down on last year’s polarising release with smaller models added to its first collection in 25 years
The Swiss family-owned brand has appointed the former Manchester United footballer to its board, as it prepares to break into the UK market
A century on from a seminal Paris exhibition, being marked by a series of shows, designers continue to reference the style
The colours and textures of materials such as agate and marble lend pieces an individuality prized by buyers
The brand’s fresh CEO wants less ‘hyperactivity’, fewer limited editions and a greater focus on timepiece engineering
Watch and jewellery companies report double-digit falls in sales to foreign visitors since measure was abolished post-Brexit
The street’s fortunes are recovering as established flagships are joined by younger but ambitious brands
The brand is revamping its line-up, adding pricey models more aligned with its established designs
The company seeks investors to expand its studio concept in the US market
Richer customers less exposed to inflation are driving brands to target the high end, opening up the mid-market for others
The BBC broadcaster sees his collection, much of it donated by viewers, as an unapologetic way to say who he wants to be
The traditional technique of using multiple small diamonds to resemble one larger stone can enhance sparkle as well as cut costs
Analysts say the sport’s rising popularity justifies the sponsorship but it still represents a gamble to boost sales
Cities such as London and New York have become springboards to reach buyers looking for cultural authenticity
Farming faces environmental difficulties but demand from Asia especially remains buoyant
